62 episodes

Formula 1 royalty David Coulthard and Eddie Jordan share their forthright opinions on life inside and outside the paddock. Join every week for a unique take on sport, business, media and motor sport with DC and EJ shooting straight from the hip. Full of insight, analysis and life lessons with two of sport’s great storytellers, and plenty of special guests along the way.
Produced by Whisper
Executive Production by Whisper & New Strange
Recorded & Edited by New Strange

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Formula For Success Whisper

    • Sport
    • 5.0 • 20 Ratings

Formula 1 royalty David Coulthard and Eddie Jordan share their forthright opinions on life inside and outside the paddock. Join every week for a unique take on sport, business, media and motor sport with DC and EJ shooting straight from the hip. Full of insight, analysis and life lessons with two of sport’s great storytellers, and plenty of special guests along the way.
Produced by Whisper
Executive Production by Whisper & New Strange
Recorded & Edited by New Strange

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Wet weather racing, booking Beyonce & the best looking F1 car

    Wet weather racing, booking Beyonce & the best looking F1 car

    What happened when DC drove bumper cars against other F1 drivers? How did Eddie end up playing drums with the Stereophonics?
    Eddie Jordan and David Coulthard welcome Charlie Feather onto FFS! this week. Charlie co-founded the Grand Prix Ball and ran a series of gala events around F1 races. He explains how it started and how he attracted big names from the world of music, sport and entertainment.
    Get in touch with DC and Eddie by emailing ffs@whisper.tv and follow the show on Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and TikTok.
    Produced by Whisper
    Executive Production by Whisper & New Strange
    Recorded & Edited by New Strange

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    • 29 min
    Are F1 cars too easy to drive?

    Are F1 cars too easy to drive?

    Is 45 too old to be an F1 driver? What does the future hold for Lance Stroll and Daniel Ricciardo? Why have American drivers struggled to make it in Formula 1?
    Eddie Jordan and David Coulthard are back to spin through all the latest F1 news including Fernando Alonso’s new contract, Australia returning as the season opener in 2025 and rumours of Carlos Sainz joining Mercedes. Plus, the debate about EJ’s signature growl continues to heat up.
    Get in touch with DC and Eddie by emailing ffs@whisper.tv and follow the show on Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and TikTok.
    Produced by Whisper
    Executive Production by Whisper & New Strange
    Recorded & Edited by New Strange

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    • 34 min
    Race weekends as an F1 driver

    Race weekends as an F1 driver

    Did David Coulthard really say having sex before a race made him faster? What were the best and worst parts of the build up to a race? Who gets to keep all the trophies?
    DC and Eddie Jordan lift the lid on how F1 drivers prepare on race weekends. Plus, EJ addresses listeners' concerns over his infamous growl.
    Get in touch with DC and Eddie by emailing ffs@whisper.tv and following the show on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok.
    Produced by Whisper
    Executive Production by Whisper & New Strange
    Recorded & Edited by New Strange

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    • 34 min
    Sponsor Tales, Sly Stallone & Should Africa have an F1 race?

    Sponsor Tales, Sly Stallone & Should Africa have an F1 race?

    How did Sylvester Stallone & Heidi Klum end up in DC’s car? Which deal saved Eddie from bankruptcy? What’s the future for F1 & Formula E in South Africa?
     
    EJ & DC are looking back on their recent birthdays this week and have invited an old friend to join them. Sports marketing exec Iain Banner managed Rothmans sponsorship of the Williams F1 team in the 1990s. He went on to co-found the Laureus World Sports Awards and was integral in bringing Formula E to Cape Town last year. He shares his stories of working with Nelson Mandela and why he doesn’t think it’s the right time for F1 to return to South Africa.
    Get in touch with DC and Eddie by emailing ffs@whisper.tv and following the show on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok.
    Produced by Whisper
    Executive Production by Whisper & New Strange
    Recorded & Edited by New Strange

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    • 32 min
    Analysing Australia, F1 Controversies & Shambolic Sprint Races

    Analysing Australia, F1 Controversies & Shambolic Sprint Races

    Are current controversies surrounding F1 damaging the sport? What did Carlos Sainz Sr. say to EJ after his son’s victory in Melbourne? Which team could have an all-Spanish driver line-up next year? 
    This week, David Coulthard and Eddie Jordan look back on the drama from an eventful Australian Grand Prix. Plus, EJ has an idea how to fix ‘shambolic’ sprint races.
    Get in touch with DC and Eddie by emailing ffs@whisper.tv and following the show on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok.
    Produced by Whisper
    Executive Production by Whisper & New Strange
    Recorded & Edited by New Strange

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    • 36 min
    Gary Anderson: How to design an F1 car

    Gary Anderson: How to design an F1 car

    How was the iconic Jordan 191 created? What's it like working for Bernie Ecclestone and Eddie Jordan? Why have Mercedes stopped being able to produce a race winning car?
    Former Jordan technical director Gary Anderson joins DC and EJ on FFS this week. Plus Eddie reveals an unfortunate side effect from working in the stressful world of F1.
    Get in touch with DC and Eddie by emailing ffs@whisper.tv and following the show on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok.
    Produced by Whisper
    Executive Production by Whisper & New Strange
    Recorded & Edited by New Strange

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    • 45 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
20 Ratings

20 Ratings

Aussie Beach Listener ,

Top show

Great personalities, lots of true stories, very special guests

H8ppy3 ,

Great stuff

Love listening to these two legends. Walking my dog while travelling the world with EJ and DC - perfection! Thanks

Top Podcasts In Sport

The Howie Games
LiSTNR
The Bill Simmons Podcast
The Ringer
Triple M Rocks Footy AFL
Triple M
SEN Breakfast
SEN
Sports Bizarre
Sport Bizarre
You Cannot Be Serious
Sam Newman

You Might Also Like

Sky Sports F1 Podcast
Sky Sports
F1: Beyond The Grid
Formula 1
Bring Back V10s - Classic F1 stories
The Race Media Ltd
F1 Nation
Formula 1
The Race F1 Podcast
The Race Media Ltd
F1: Chequered Flag
BBC Radio 5 Live